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What is Service Canada doing to address reports of some clients in Quebec experiencing issues receiving EI parental benefits?
The Public Accounts of Canada for the year ended March 31, 2020 were tabled in Parliament by the President of the Treasury Board on November 30, 2020.
The Official Residences of Canada: Asset Portfolio Condition Report, identified a requirement for a one-time injection of $83 million over 10 years to address the deferred maintenance deficit for all 6 official residences and ensure that the official residences meet universal accessibility and sustainability requirements.
Note: the numbers in the asset condition report represent recommended and projected investments based on 2017 asset values, not actual expenditures/commitments/planned spending by the National Capital Commission (NCC). The NCC is working to have this report refreshed to reflect 2020 values.
On November 3, 2020, the Government tabled a bill to modernize the Broadcasting Act to support the creation of Canadian audio and audiovisual content for the digital age. The Bill will clarify that online broadcasting services fall under the Act and it will ensure that the CRTC has the proper tools to put in place a modern and flexible regulatory framework for broadcasting. These tools include the ability to make rules, gather information, and levy penalties for non-compliance. Additionally, the Bill will support greater diversity and inclusion in the broadcasting sector, ensuring the promotion of a broad range of Canadian views and talent. Recent articles have reported the need to support French-language production across Canada.